- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$86
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
7 h 12 m
Average duration
7 h 13 m
Trains per day
43
Distance
669 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Amsterdam will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $86.
Of the 43 trains that leave Munich for Amsterdam on Sun, May 24, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 24 the direct trains cover the 669 km distance in an average of 7 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 12 m .
On Sun, May 24 the slowest trains will take 7 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3122
ICE 698 · IC 60402
ICE 522 · ICE 1028 · IC 3120+
20006
ICE 622 · IC 3180+
20036
ICE 522 · ICE 920 · IC 3120+
20006
ICE 224 · IC 3574
ICE 916 · ICE 122 · IC 3566
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 3550
ICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 3558
ICE 224Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $121.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $257 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Amsterdam:
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $205 (€166).
A bus is $185 (€150) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Amsterdam costing on average $257 (€208).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 21m.
You'll arrive about 3h 56m sooner (5h 1m by train vs 8h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $205 (€166) compared to roughly $186 (€150) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Amsterdam trains for tomorrow, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 618 · ICE 222 | On time 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 9h49 | 9:50 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 618 · ICE 222 · IC 2924 | 12:01 AM Munich Hbf | 9h34 | 9:35 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
57002 · 59110 · ICE 1022 · ICE 1612 | 1:59 AM Munich Hbf | 11h18 | 1:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 6 transfers | |
ICE 686 · ICE 148 | 5:11 AM Munich Hbf | 8h50 | 2:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 614 · ICE 1049 · ICE 1053+ 20020 | 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 9h44 | 3:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 820 · ICE 128 · IC 3542 | 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 7h48 | 1:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 820 · ICE 128 | 5:44 AM Munich Hbf | 7h50 | 1:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 886 · ICE 1052 · 20366 · RE RS23 | 6:09 AM Munich Hbf | 9h40 | 3:49 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 692 · ICE 202 · 20074 · IC 3548 | On time 6:42 AM Munich Hbf | 8h20 | 3:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 612 · IC 1947 · 10616 · 20078 | 7:28 AM Munich Hbf | 9h34 | 5:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 882 · ICE 926 · ICE 124 · IC 3558 | On time 8:05 AM Munich Hbf | 9h27 | 5:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 | On time 8:19 AM Munich Hbf | 7h31 | 3:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1010 · ICE 126 · IC 3550 | On time 8:19 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 3:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 690 · ICE 200 · 20078 · IC 3556 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 8h17 | 5:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 724+ 20024+ IC 3156 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 8h32 | 5:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 682 · ICE 144 | 9:12 AM Munich Hbf | 8h48 | 6:00 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 610 · ICE 1645 · 10620 · 20082 | 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 9h34 | 7:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 880 · ICE 1228 · ICE 122 · IC 3566 | On time 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 9h20 | 7:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 918 · ICE 124 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 7h15 | 5:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 918 · ICE 124 · IC 3558 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 7h13 | 5:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 598 · ICE 108 · 20082 · IC 3564 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 8h17 | 7:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 720+ 20028+ IC 3164 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 8h32 | 7:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 680 · ICE 142 | 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 8h49 | 8:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 518 · IC 2012 · 10624 · 20086 | On time 11:28 AM Munich Hbf | 9h34 | 9:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 788 · ICE 28 · ICE 224 · IC 3574 | 12:06 PM Munich Hbf | 9h26 | 9:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 916 · ICE 122 · IC 3566 | On time 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 7h12 | 7:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 916 · ICE 122 | On time 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 7h30 | 7:50 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 626+ 20032+ IC 3172 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 8h32 | 9:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 596 · ICE 106 · 20086 · IC 3572 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 8h17 | 9:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 588 · ICE 140 | On time 1:10 PM Munich Hbf | 8h51 | 10:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 516 · IC 1941 · 10628 · 20090 | On time 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 9h34 | 11:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 786 · ICE 1224 · ICE 120 | On time 2:06 PM Munich Hbf | 9h28 | 11:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2 transfers | |
ICE 224 | On time 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 7h14 | 9:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 224 · IC 3574 | On time 2:20 PM Munich Hbf | 7h12 | 9:32 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 1 transfer | |
ICE 594 · ICE 104 · 20090 · IC 3580 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 8h17 | 11:02 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 622+ 20036+ IC 3180 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 8h32 | 11:17 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 586 · ICE 742 · 20384 · IC 1786 | On time 3:12 PM Munich Hbf | 9h31 | 12:43 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4 transfers | |
ICE 912 · ICE 120 | On time 4:20 PM Munich Hbf | 7h14 | 11:34 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
ICE 592 · ICE 102 · 10632 · 20094 | On time 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 9h32 | 2:17 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 6 transfers | |
ICE 522 · ICE 920+ 20006+ IC 3120 | 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 12h32 | 8:17 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 522 · ICE 1028+ 20006+ IC 3120 | 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 12h32 | 8:17 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 60402 · IC 3122 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 10h01 | 8:47 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · IC 60402 | 10:46 PM Munich Hbf | 10h19 | 9:05 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Munich to Amsterdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $39 (€32) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (669 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 415 miles (669 km) |
Average train duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 7h 9m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
World-famous museum holding the largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings and drawings. Timed-entry tickets are typically essential.
Historic house museum dedicated to Anne Frank’s life and wartime hiding place. One of Amsterdam’s most impactful and most in-demand visits.
Amsterdam’s most beloved historic neighborhood, known for canals, narrow streets, independent shops, and a classic village-like atmosphere.
The city’s central square, surrounded by major historic buildings and always busy with visitors, performers, and events.
Amsterdam’s best-known urban park, ideal for walking, relaxing, and people-watching. A classic stop on a pleasant-weather day.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. Originally from the Netherlands, it is one of Amsterdam’s most beloved sweet snacks, especially fresh from a market stall.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually made with beef. A classic Dutch bar snack traditionally served with mustard and often eaten with beer.
Raw herring, usually served with chopped onions and pickles. This iconic Dutch seafood snack is a local specialty commonly eaten from street stands.
Popular long-running Amsterdam grill restaurant famous for ribs and generous portions, with a relaxed brown-café feel.
Well-regarded fine dining restaurant offering creative modern cuisine with tasting menus and polished service in a contemporary setting.
Well-known Dutch restaurant serving traditional home-style dishes such as stamppot, meat stews, and classics in a cozy, quirky setting.
Amsterdam is pricey by Dutch standards. Hotels, drinks, and central dining cost more than in many European cities.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are optional in cafes; round up taxi fares.
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Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam -> Dam Square, Amsterdam
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